Graphic Design Specialist

(Full-Time, Days)
Annual Salary Pay range: $62,300 - $93,400

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Graphic Design Specialist

REPORTS TO POSITION: Marketing and Creative Services Manager

DEPARTMENT: Communications and Marketing

DATE LAST REVIEWED: Jan. 26, 2019

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Communications and Marketing team provides a wide range of services including internal and external communications, advertising, media relations, graphic design, digital strategy, print production and more to St. Charles Health System.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Graphic Design Specialist will be a visual storyteller with a strong desire to promote health and wellness in a non-profit setting, creating design elements that inspire and connect the audience to our brand. Highly creative, this position will concept and design on-brand marketing and communication projects for internal clients to include: digital and social media, publications, website elements, presentations, advertising campaigns, annual reports, outdoor formats, patient education materials, print materials and more. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Works collaboratively with the Marketing and Creative Services Manager in developing concepts and strategies that align internal client’s goals with system initiatives, to produce engaging, on-brand content, all while adhering to budgets and deadlines

Creates innovative visual components for St. Charles projects including: digital and social media, publications, website elements, presentations, advertising campaigns, annual reports, outdoor formats, patient education materials, print materials, etc.

Able to translate complex written and verbal ideas into concise, engaging visual elements, appropriate for the target audience

Demonstrated expertise in designing to UX/UI principles for website, email and app formats

Able to generate and manipulate motion graphics, animations, still images and text into engaging elements and infographics for videos, print and social/digital platforms

Edits photos, including color correction and image manipulation of all high-resolution photography for print and digital production

Responsible for ensuring brand consistency, while offering a fresh approach to design projects. Able to graciously manage and educate clients in relation to design deliverables and branding limitations

Exhibits excellent project and time management, proactively communicating project status with Communications and Marketing team throughout the production process, requesting internal and external support as needed

Continually monitors health system materials to ensure production quality and adherence to corporate branding and image standards. Provides training to caregivers as-needed to guarantee brand consistency across all platforms

Responsible for maintaining design archives according to our digital asset management process

Exhibits a strong desire for continuous learning, staying current on the latest technology and trends in design and digital technologies

Contributes to the creative, fun and collaborative Communications and Marketing team dynamic with an open-minded, positive presence and a willingness to learn

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects

Exemplifies the St. Charles values – Accountability, Caring and Teamwork – in daily interactions with team members, fellow caregivers, patients, visitors and community members

Committed to the St. Charles organizational beliefs:

• We are at our best when we work as a team
• Our strength is in our people
• It is our privilege to provide the best care for all
• The work we do is greater than ourselves

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate

Ability to balance multiple priorities in a multi-faceted, fast-paced communications environment. Must have proven communication skills and abilities in writing, public speaking and interpreting concepts/ideas into written and/or verbal form to selected audiences. Must be able to work well under pressure and deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to unexpected changes

Ability to handle and keep sensitive information confidential

Must have strong organizational skills

Ability to work with a broad range of caregivers, physicians and technical teams

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Digital Design or related field.

Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required: Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving.

Preferred: N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required: Five (5) years design experience. Demonstrated expertise with storytelling, branding strategy, print and digital design and client relations. Submittal of current portfolio of work.

Required Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of and efficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite
• Possesses a strong portfolio that demonstrates creativity, innovation, conceptual thinking, strong design ability, layout and typographic skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize, multi-task and handle pressure in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Able to work quickly and independently, adhering to a high-quality standard while handling multiple design projects concurrently as required to meet deadlines
• Able to guide contractors and other team members on necessary pieces of production
• Ability to assess and apply latest developments in software applications, printing techniques and production
• Excellent visual, written and verbal communication skills

Preferred: Experience in a corporate setting.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.

Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-15 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Never (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

No Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

Yes

Job Family:

SPECIALIST

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Shift Start & End Time: